Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary with a Major Exhibition: What Awaits Fans in Tokyo?
One of the most unique and creative works in the manga world, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasuna!), is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a spectacular event. The "Great Eizouken Exhibition," which opened its doors on June 26 and will run until July 12, 2026, is welcoming fans at the Kita-Senju Marui shopping center in Tokyo. In addition to special sketches detailing the manga's creation process, the exhibition also offers collectible items for sale, such as special bath buckets themed after one of the series' iconic locations, the Onyoku Yokujo (Sound Bath).
Written by Sumito Oowara and first serialized in Monthly Big Comic Spirits magazine on July 27, 2016, the manga quickly became a favorite among both critics and readers. Focusing on the passion for anime-making shared by three high school students—the dreamer Midori Asakusa, the realist Sayaka Kanamori, and the model/animator Tsubame Mizusaki—the work describes the challenges and technical details of creativity in a unique language. The series was adapted into an anime in 2020 by legendary director Masaaki Yuasa and the Science SARU studio, achieving global success by being named one of the best series of the year by prestigious outlets such as The New York Times and The New Yorker.
The success of Eizouken was not limited to manga and anime; it also reached a wide audience in 2020 with a live-action film and series adaptation starring members of Nogizaka46. This 10th-anniversary exhibition offers a unique opportunity for those who want to see Oowara's detailed drawing style and mastery of perspective up close. The behind-the-scenes information on how the "dream world" sequences in the series were constructed serves as a great source of inspiration for animation and drawing enthusiasts. While celebrating the 10-year journey of the series, the exhibition also emphasizes the importance of independent creativity and teamwork once again.
During the event, fans will be able to access limited-edition products produced exclusively for this exhibition. This celebration, which will continue until July 12, is a must-visit stop for anyone who wants to take a deep dive into the Eizouken universe. Although it is not yet clear whether the series will appear with new projects in the future, this 10th-anniversary event once again proves the community's dedication and love for the series.
